Leanne Wood

Welsh Plaid Cymru politician · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Born 1971 · age 54

Leanne Wood is a Welsh politician who served as the leader of Plaid Cymru from March 2012 to September 2018, and served as a Member of the Senedd (MS) from 2003 to 2021.

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2019“[I have concerns] about the democratic implications of another [EU] vote”In their words11 August 2019Leanne Wood: 'Democracy' concerns over second EU referendum BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2018“There is no such thing as a niche issue in Wales”In their words6 October 2018No-one in Wales is niche, says Plaid's Leanne Wood to critics, BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“Nuclear power has been a difficult issue for Plaid Cymru.”In their words28 August 2018Plaid's nuclear compromise should change, says Leanne Wood, BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“A lack of confidence is a barrier. I've lost count of the times I have felt uncomfortable when Welsh speakers turn to English because of me. But more than anything, I feel angry.”In their words9 August 2018Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood 'angry' over her lack of Welsh, BBC NewsRead the whole statement

“I am seeing more misogyny now than I have ever seen in my political life. This seems to be a phenomena of today.”In their words30 May 2018Leanne Wood: Abuse aimed at women 'worse than ever', BBC NewsRead the whole statement

2017“[I ask you to] clarify whether you know of, or have access to, any UK government analysis of Brexit's impact on the Welsh economy”In their words6 November 2017Plaid seeks publication of Brexit economic impact study BBC NewsRead the whole statement

1971Born13 December 1971

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Leanne Wood at the Stop Trident rally in February 2016

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We still have a socialist leading Plaid Cymru, we still have independence as one of our priority areas.
3 October 2018 · Plaid Cymru's Leanne Wood: I don't take leadership loss personally, BBC News, Own words
Labour is pursuing a Brexit that aligns more with the Conservatives than the white paper co-authored with Plaid Cymru
19 June 2018 · Unions Brexit campaign decision 'mistake', claims Wood BBC News, Own words
If the prime minister wants to stay in so many EU institutions, why leave the single market which she admitted will put barriers in place over trade?
2 March 2018 · Brexit speech by Theresa May criticised by first minister Carwyn Jones BBC News, Own words